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2.1.2 TYPE OF VECTORS

Table below showed the types of vector in mechanic. They are free vector, sliding vector and fixed
vector (or bound vector)

Table 2.1: Distinguish Between Free, Sliding and Fixed Vectors

Types Statement Figure

- is vector which may be freely moved
Free Vector creating couples in space

– forces action on a rigid body are

represented by vectors which may move or
Sliding Vector
slid along their line of action

Bound Vector
- cannot be moved without modifying the
or
condition of the problem
Fixed Vector

2.2 VECTOR OPERATIONS

Both a magnitude and a direction must be specified for a vector quantity, in contrast to a scalar
quantity which can be quantified with just a number. Any number of vector quantities of the same

type (i.e., same units) can be combined by basic vector operations. Vector can be added, subtracted
and also resolution.

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